High School Battle of the Drums 2018

On Friday, November 9, 2018, at Toledo Community College, 6 high schools competed in the 8^th annual High schools Battle of the Drums. After the drumming dust had settled, the results were as follows:

1^st Place went to Independence High School who took away the trophy and the 1^st Place Plaque. They also won $500.00, a pair of Garifuna drums and 1^st place medals. 2^nd Place went to Delille Academy who won $400.00 and 2^nd place medals. Delille Academy also won the Best Chumba performance and Best sisira (maracas) player. 3^rd Place went to Georgetown Technical High School who won $300.00 and 3^rd place medals.

Best Wanaragua dancer went to Toledo Community College. Consolation prizes went to Wesley College, Toledo Community College, and Ecumenical High School. Awards were also issued to 2 coordinators from each high school for their stellar work in preparing the teams for this prestigious event. As the 2018 first place winner, Independence High School has now ascended to the prestigious status of back-to-back Champion of High Schools Battle of the Drums.